University enrollment in Illinois grows to 10-year high despite some declines

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Total enrollment at public universities in Illinois reached a 10-year high of nearly 190,000 this academic year.

Deputy Gov. Martin Torres attributed the growth to increased funding of higher education during Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration.

The overall growth in enrollment was due mainly to higher undergraduate enrollment, while graduate and professional school enrollment has fallen, especially among international students, which Torres blames directly on the Trump administration.

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SPRINGFIELD — Enrollment at public universities in Illinois grew to a 10-year high of 189,791 students, a 2.3% increase over last year, according to figures released by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.